Garden Writers

Native Shrubs for Hummingsbirds

Every hummingbird garden could use a native shrub or two (or more!). Here are seven of the best hummingbird-pollinated […]

What is the difference between a Thanksgiving cactus and a Christmas cactus? Inquiring, plant-loving minds want to know. Also, are […]

Midsummer is a hot time in the perennial garden. This is true not only of the weather, but also of […]

The first time I heard the word “bluebeard”, I thought about the old French fairy tale about a murderous nobleman […]

In spring the whole world seems to bloom, with a wide array of flowering trees and shrubs joining the parade […]

Perennial groundcovers are the workhorses of the garden—insulating the soil, smothering weeds and beautifying the landscape all at once. Given [&h...